Health Care
Malaysia's $900m hospital deal signals battle in medical tourism
Analyst predicts more M&As in growing sector after IHH's buyout in Penang
Life
Tsaghkunk puts 'cave cuisine' on your plate
Soviet and underground buildings showcase Armenia's unique culinary history
Travel & Leisure
U.S. credit card spending triples in Japan as tourists hit golf courses
Americans spend more on experiences, from sports to theme parks and lodging
Travel & Leisure
Number of visitors to Japan hits August record of over 2.9m
January to August total tops 24m, up nearly 60% from last year
Transportation
Cathay Pacific takes business class higher as airline seats go premium
JAL, other carriers also join trend of higher-price upgrades to keep pace with costs
Travel & Leisure
Mt. Fuji peak-day climbers drop 17% with overtourism measures
Popular trail sees 27% fall on busiest summer day after introducing $14 toll
Transportation
Malaysia Airlines hits roadblocks amid post-COVID recovery
Flagship carrier cuts 20% of capacity over incidents, aircraft delivery delays
Life
Meatless feasts in Shanghai: 5 delicious destinations
Interest in vegetarian and vegan food is rising in China's trendsetter city
Economy
Dubai to expand airport, metro to further attract business and tourists
City reinforcing urban functions to remain a hub in Gulf amid regional rivalry
Transportation
ANA's Peach Aviation to add Singapore route in Southeast Asia push
Low-cost carrier seeks to tap demand for Japan travel in competitive market
Business deals
Fortress to buy Japanese Hawaii-themed resort
Beloved hot spring facility in need of face-lift amid earthquake, pandemic debt
Travel & Leisure
Quirky Japan hotel chain goes upscale with amenities, collaborations
Henn na Hotel operator H.I.S. shifts focus from expansion to higher room rates
Travel & Leisure
Japan's 1st casino to move forward, eyeing 2030 opening
Osaka operator to forfeit right to withdraw from project
China debt crunch
China's once-acquisitive Fosun unloads Thomas Cook after 5 years
Sale of travel brand continues downsizing effort as debt burden rises, profits drop
Transportation
Cathay Pacific inspections find 15 A350s need new engine parts
Japan Airlines reaches out to Rolls-Royce about the components in its Airbus planes
Arts
Frieze Seoul returns as South Korea deepens its art hub drive
Latest in a series of international art fairs showcases local and global artists
Finance
Japan's tourism boom is becoming a headache for its credit card companies
Mounting losses lead some to consider higher fees for foreign-issued cards
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Society
Tokyo's Shibuya cracks down on public drinking as tourist crowds swell
District to impose year-round nighttime ban with patrols targeting unruly behavior
Natural disasters
Japanese typhoon weakens but train and flight disruptions continue
Shinkansen service between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka resumes; Tokyo-Nagoya still suspended
Travel & Leisure
IHG adds three Crowne Plaza hotels in Japan in bid to reach smaller cities
U.K. hospitality chain partners with local hotel group to cash in on tourism boom
International relations
Japanese politician gets 'positive' Chinese response on visa-waiver issue
Delegation led by ruling LDP heavyweight looks to smooth short-term travel
Transportation
Philippines' Cebu Pacific bets on tourism boom with $24bn Airbus order
Overhaul of aging Manila airport seen helping draw passengers back to famed beaches
Life
All aboard: Life-size Japanese model trains debut at Hong Kong cafe
Retro railcars by world-renowned modeler Hara transport guests to 1920s Japan
Life
From Tibet to PNG, touring Asia-Pacific on two wheels
Adventure biking yields a unique view of a diverse region
Datawatch
Japan university student spending nears bubble-era peak
Higher part-time job wages spur buying of experiences rather than goods